The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Is it because of Quincy?"

Karen went straight for the jugular.

She wasn't clueless, just straightforward. Lately, the only new addition to Everett's life seemed to be this woman! And even Jeffrey had mentioned her.

"It's not about her."

Dorothy preferred to keep her personal issues under wraps, not keen on airing her dirty laundry for the world to critique. She still hoped to find a way to mend things with Everett.

If their argument became public knowledge...

It might make reconciliation harder, with Everett too proud to make amends.

"Then what's it about? His mom passing away?"

"Yeah, he's just been in a bad mood, that's all. Give it some time, and he'll be fine. You don't need to worry about it."

"If I don't look after you, who will?" Karen's voice rose in pitch. "Dorothy, you're usually so vigilant! How come you become so naive when it comes to love? Men, especially someone like Everett, they don't just get upset for no reason! I think his mom's death is just an excuse, and it's actually all because of Quincy."

experience in love than Dorothy did, after

only ever

"Everett doesn't like Quincy."

trying to get close to him! Maybe she's using the opportunity, with Everett's mom gone, to worm her way in and drive a wedge between you two." Karen grew more convinced as she spoke. "Wait and see, I'm going to grill Jeffrey later! I'll make sure

"No! Don't ask Jeffrey. I don't want Everett to think we're

weren't for Karen's probing, she wouldn't have mentioned

planning to ask? Wait

wanted Quincy to marry Everett! Now with one gone, who knows what the

considered

thought it was just Everett grieving his mother's

words sowed seeds of

catalyst, and Dorothy's absence

caught a

more she thought about it, the more anxious she became.

Dorothy stopped herself midway.

No.